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Zardari meets Krishna, seeks intel sharing

Zardari meets Krishna, seeks intel sharing

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

External Affairs Minister S M Krishna called on Asif Ali Zardari and discussed the issue of terrorism, with the Pakistani President stressing on timely intelligence sharing between the two countries to prevent acts of terror. Krishna, who met Zardari and discussed issues of bilateral concern.

Zardari's visit consolidated bilateral ties: China

Zardari's visit consolidated bilateral ties: China

Rediff.com13 Jul 2010

China on Tuesday said Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari's just-concluded visit consolidated and deepened the bilateral ties, but refrained from commenting on any discussion between the strategic partners on its plans to build two new nuclear reactors for Islamabad.

WikiLeaks: Why ISI chief didn't come to India post 26/11

WikiLeaks: Why ISI chief didn't come to India post 26/11

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

The confidential document shows that the then British Foreign Secretary David Miliband had called Zardari, asking him to send the ISI chief to India, to which the President readily agreed. He, however, was overruled by the Pakistani Army led by General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani.

Pak, China armies to hold joint anti-terror drill

Pak, China armies to hold joint anti-terror drill

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

A contingent of the Pakistani Army's special forces left for China on Thursday to participate in a joint anti-terrorism drill coinciding with President Asif Ali Zardari's July 6-11 visit to that country.

Pakistan minister quits to plead Bhutto retrial

Pakistan minister quits to plead Bhutto retrial

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

Pakistan's Law minister Babar Awan resigned on Wednesday to appear as the government's counsel in a case in the Supreme Court seeking a review of the death sentence awarded to former premier Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. President Asif Ali Zardari, who also heads the ruling Pakistan People's Party, recently asked the apex court to review the death sentence awarded to Bhutto in 1979.

'I didn't expect this kind of a superb response'

'I didn't expect this kind of a superb response'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

Director Aashiq Abu talks about life after the success Salt N' Pepper.

Pakistan now has a Prime Minister's Office

Pakistan now has a Prime Minister's Office

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

"Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has decided to rename the Prime Minister's Secretariat as Prime Minister's Office with immediate effect," said a brief statement issued by the premier's media office.

Pak Army all set to launch air strikes on Taliban

Pak Army all set to launch air strikes on Taliban

Rediff.com8 Jan 2010

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has allowed the country's military to carry out air strikes on the identified Taliban havens located in the intricate mountain terrains in Tribal Areas.

Best of Luck: A flash of Priyadarshan

Best of Luck: A flash of Priyadarshan

Rediff.com18 Nov 2010

There confusion galore in this Malayalam movie.

Zardari suffers from depression: Report

Zardari suffers from depression: Report

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

In what could probably add to Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari's string of troubles, a US database website has declared him as an American national.

I can deliver Pakistan from darkness: Musharraf

I can deliver Pakistan from darkness: Musharraf

Rediff.com11 Nov 2010

Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf believes that he os the panacea for Pakistan if it were to be saved from being a failed state, thanks to the 'inept and pathetic performance' by President Asif Ali Zardari led civilian government in Islamabad.Musharraf said that at the time he left office, the poverty rate in Pakistan, according to World Bank figures, had been halved, from 34 percent to 17 percent. "Which government has done this?" he asked.

'Pak has gone out of the way for peace with India'

'Pak has gone out of the way for peace with India'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

Pakistan has claimed it had gone 'out of the way' in its peace overtures towards India but failed to get a positive response, after United States President Barack Obama asked the two nations to begin talks on 'less controversial issues' and resolve their differences. Claiming that Islamabad wants early resumption of the composite dialogue process with India, Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari said that his country stands for peace in the region and the world.

Blame game will not serve the cause, reacts Pak

Blame game will not serve the cause, reacts Pak

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

Pakistan wants the early resumption of the stalled composite dialogue process with India and is committed to not allowing its soil to be used by terrorists against any country, Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari said on Sunday.

Pak seeks us help to prevent border infiltration

Pak seeks us help to prevent border infiltration

Rediff.com4 Jul 2009

Pakistan's top leadershipon Friday, asked the US to help prevent infiltration of militants and drug trafficking from Afghanistan and to boost the civilian security apparatus so that it could effectively combat militancy.

Dr Singh invites Pak PM, President to WC semis

Dr Singh invites Pak PM, President to WC semis

Rediff.com25 Mar 2011

Launching cricket diplomacy to give a fresh impetus to bilateral ties, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday invited President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani to watch the India-Pakistan cricket encounter in Mohali on March 30 when he will also be present.

Pak top court scraps graft law, setback to Zardari

Pak top court scraps graft law, setback to Zardari

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

Pakistan was headed for a political crisis late Wednesday night with uncertainty surrounding Asif Ali Zardari continuing as president after the Supreme Court scrapped an Ordinance under which he and several other prominent politicians had been granted immunity from prosecution in corruption cases.

US had given Zardari a dossier on Shahzad

US had given Zardari a dossier on Shahzad

Rediff.com26 May 2010

Top US security officials used an urgent meeting with Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari to present a dossier on Pakistani-American terror suspect Faisal Shahzad, including his links with the Pakistani Taliban, according to a media report on Wednesday.

Pak says won't reopen Zardari graft cases

Pak says won't reopen Zardari graft cases

Rediff.com26 May 2010

The Pakistan government on Tuesday defended its decision not to reopen graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari in Switzerland, telling the Supreme Court that reports of his alleged involvement in laundering 60 million dollars were "exaggerated".

Why Pak govt may not listen to US administration

Why Pak govt may not listen to US administration

Rediff.com25 May 2010

Pakistan has agreed in principle to launch a full-fledged military operation against Taliban militants in North Waziristan. But it will be a tough task for the country's army, as the terrain is believed to be the stronghold of numerous Arab, central Asian, Pashtun and Punjabi militants.The military operation may increase the flow of US aid to Pakistan, but the consequences might be unaffordable for the beleaguered country.

Pak must take firm action on terror: India

Pak must take firm action on terror: India

Rediff.com17 Jun 2009

India has said that its relations with Pakistan were under 'considerable stress' and that the prime cause for it was terror acts coming out of that country.

Top US officials brief Pak Prez on NY bomb plot

Top US officials brief Pak Prez on NY bomb plot

Rediff.com19 May 2010

Top US security officials briefed Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday, on the probe into the botched car bombing in New York by a Pakistani-American and discussed measures to prevent "potential attacks."

Zardari grants pardon to Malik; remits jail terms

Zardari grants pardon to Malik; remits jail terms

Rediff.com18 May 2010

President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday granted a pardon and remitted two prison terms given to Interior Minister Rehman Malik hours after a Pakistani court dismissed the minister's appeal against his conviction in two corruption cases.

Review: Sibi Malayil disappoints with Violin

Review: Sibi Malayil disappoints with Violin

Rediff.com4 Jul 2011

Director Sibi Malayil's has given far better film than Violin.

Pakistan lawmakers strip Zardari's powers

Pakistan lawmakers strip Zardari's powers

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

Amid the shouting of slogans against former dictators Zia-ul-Haq and Pervez Musharraf, the members of the lower house of parliament approved 102 amendments, including several that will transfer powers from the office of the President to the Prime Minister.

Iran asks Pak to arrest  Sunni militant  leader

Iran asks Pak to arrest Sunni militant leader

Rediff.com19 Oct 2009

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad asked his Pakistani counterpart, on Monday, to quicky arrest the leaders of a Pakistan-based Sunni group blamed by Tehran for a suicide attack that killed 42 people, including top officers of the elite Revolutionary Guard.

Pak constitutional reforms package tabled

Pak constitutional reforms package tabled

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

A landmark constitutional reforms package aimed at striking down the Pakistani president's sweeping powers and strengthening democratic institutions was tabled in Pakistan's parliament on Friday, with the ruling Pakistan People's Party describing it as a "bill of hope".

Pak requests UK to extradite Zardari shoe thrower

Pak requests UK to extradite Zardari shoe thrower

Rediff.com29 Aug 2010

Pakistan has requested the British government to extradite Shamim Khan, the man who reportedly hurled his shoes at President Asif Ali Zardari during an event at Birmingham earlier this month.

Row over constitutional reforms package in Pak

Row over constitutional reforms package in Pak

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

The ruling Pakistan People's Party's efforts to finalise a constitutional reforms package suffered a major setback after it failed to achieve consensus with the opposition Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz on the procedure for appointing judges and on renaming the North West Frontier Province.

'Pak diverted foreign funds meant for PoK'

'Pak diverted foreign funds meant for PoK'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2010

More than 300 million British pounds of aid for victims of the 2005 Pakistan earthquake has been diverted by President Asif Ali Zardari's government, raising fears that this will deter donors coming to the aid of flood devastated people in the country., a report stated.

Pak governor Taseer assassinated by security guard

Pak governor Taseer assassinated by security guard

Rediff.com4 Jan 2011

Salmaan Taseer, governor of Pakistan's powerful Punjab province and a key aide of President Asif Ali Zardari, was on Tuesday assassinated in Islamabad by one of his security guards who was angered by his opposition to a controversial blasphemy law

'Protester hurls shoes at Zardari in Britain'

'Protester hurls shoes at Zardari in Britain'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2010

Instead of cheers, President Asif Ali Zardari was 'greeted' by shoes at a party convention in the British city of Birmingham but he luckily escaped being hit, Pakistani media reported on Sunday.

Pervez given 'safe exit' after negotiations

Pervez given 'safe exit' after negotiations

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

Zardari did not name the international and local players that acted as guarantors for the settlement but said jokingly that they had decided that Musharraf would 'play golf in his post-presidential life'.

Afghan war is not lost, US counters Zardari

Afghan war is not lost, US counters Zardari

Rediff.com4 Aug 2010

The United States on Wednesday dismissed Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari's view that the US-backed coalition forces are losing the war in Afghanistan, saying actions taken in the last several months were keeping in mind the hearts and minds of the Afghan people.

Time has come to demilitarise Siachen: Zardari

Time has come to demilitarise Siachen: Zardari

Rediff.com24 Jul 2010

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday said Pakistan and India should withdraw their troops from Siachen as the military deployment on the glacier has become a burden on the national exchequers of the two countries.

Pak govt moves to avert showdown with judiciary

Pak govt moves to avert showdown with judiciary

Rediff.com15 Feb 2010

As lawyers paralysed the working of courts across the country, Pakistan government has moved to avert a showdown with the judiciary by initiating steps to end the row over the apex court striking down appointments made by President Asif Ali Zardari.

World made 'noble' Pakistanis 'warriors': Zardari

World made 'noble' Pakistanis 'warriors': Zardari

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Blaming the international community for the current chaos in the country, Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has said that the "world has converted noble Pakistanis into warriors".

Pakistan govt, Supreme Court on a warpath?

Pakistan govt, Supreme Court on a warpath?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2010

Pakistan's Supreme Court has struck down President Asif Ali Zardari's order appointing two top judges, stoking fears of a fresh showdown between the government and judiciary with the ruling Pakistan People's Party blaming the fiercely independent Chief Justice for the crisis. Going against the recommendations of the country's top judge Iftikhar Chaudhry, the President on Saturday appointed Lahore High Court Chief Justice Khwaja Muhammad Sharif as a judge of the apex court.

Apoorvaragam is disappointing

Apoorvaragam is disappointing

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

Apoorvaragam -- Sibi Malayil's much anticipated film is worth your time only for the effort of the youngsters, otherwise a disappointment.

Zardari to ink $7.6 bn TAPI gas pipeline pact

Zardari to ink $7.6 bn TAPI gas pipeline pact

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

President Asif Ali Zardari is scheduled to ink an agreement on the $7.6 billion Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project with the Turkmen and Afghan heads of state at Ashgabat on December 11.

First Look: Sibi Malayil's love story

First Look: Sibi Malayil's love story

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

The Malayalam movie stars not Mohanlal or Mammooty, with whom he made some excellent films, but Nishan, Asif Ali, Nithya Menon and a couple of fresh faces.